Automotive Controller - Lead Finance & Ops

Sheehy Auto Stores; Waldorf (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave (post

Earn Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Training & Career AdvancementOp</

401(K) and Profit Sharing

Job summary

Sheehy Auto Stores in the Maryland area seeks an experienced Automotive Controller to lead dealership accounting and financial operations. This leadership role manages financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls, with a focus on profitability and inventory management.

Requirements include 3+ years as Automotive Controller in a franchised dealership, a Bachelor’s degree preferred, and Reynolds & Reynolds experience a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Automotive Controller experience at a franchised dealership (required).
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance (preferred).
• Strong dealership accounting knowledge; Reynolds & Reynolds experience a plus.
• Detail-oriented, strong communicator, thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial reporting, cash flow, budgeting, and forecasting
• Manage operational accounting: receivables, payables, reconciliations, month-end close
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting standards
• Support profitability, cost control, and inventory management
• Partner with leadership to drive financial performance

Skills

Automotive controller experience

Bachelor's degree preferred

Reynolds & Reynolds experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance (preferred)

Tools

Reynolds & Reynolds

Job description

Sheehy Auto Stores in the Maryland area seeks an experienced Automotive Controller to lead dealership accounting and financial operations. This leadership role manages financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls, with a focus on profitability and inventory management.

Requirements include 3+ years as Automotive Controller in a franchised dealership, a Bachelor’s degree preferred, and Reynolds & Reynolds experience a plus.